The practice of Inner Peace
This Audiobook is from the Amaravati Monastery
Exploring Inner Peace with Buddhist Meditation: An Overview of Ajahn Amaro’s Teachings
In his influential book, The Practice of Inner Peace, Ajahn Amaro gently guides the reader into the art of Buddhist meditation, offering a detailed manual for both novices and experienced students on the path to cultivating peace and understanding in daily life. First published in 2011, this book is based on a series of lessons taught in California and has become required reading for both beginners and experienced meditation practitioners.
The Foundation of Buddhist Meditation: The book breaks down meditation techniques into six detailed lessons, starting with the basics: posture and focus.
Ajahn Amaro elaborates on the importance of the balance between relaxation and energy for effective meditation practice, and argues that meditation is both a physical and mental activity.
What is Meditation?
Ajahn Amaro debunks some widespread myths about meditation, introducing the idea that the purpose of meditation should really go far beyond reaching exotic states of consciousness or developing psychic powers.
It provides a meditation on how to have clear thinking and peace of mind, helping to understand the nature of our lives, thereby improving our daily interactions.
Using the Book in Daily Practice
Each lesson in the book is designed to be accessible and practical. Quoting Amaro, he said, “Readers are invited to apply the methods and techniques presented to any belief system. It is not about converting anyone to Buddhism. It is about offering useful tools for personal life improvement. Benefits and Key Teachings
His teachings guide the reader and develop the ability to manage and observe one’s own thoughts, feelings and sensations in a non-judgmental way, developing greater peace and equanimity.
The book also expresses how a deep understanding of the impermanence of life can be realized, thus teaching practitioners how to live with more presence and awareness through meditation. Conclusion: This book, The Practice of Inner Peace, is much more than a book of meditations; it is an invitation to go deeper and understand more about our existence and how to live with lasting peace. Its path would be clear to everyone, from the curious to the most devoted meditators. For beginners and advanced meditators alike, this book provides a clear path to a fuller and calmer life.
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